Needles BRK
Designed to Prevent Excessive Needle Advancement During EP Procedures*
BRK™ Transseptal Needles are used to create a puncture in the interatrial septum to allow the passing of an introducer and/or catheter through the septum from the right side of the heart to access the left side. They are available in a variety of sizes and curves and are designed to be used with our line of fixed and steerable guiding introducers for transseptal access. Additional features include:
Curve Options
Available in three curves to allow for different anatomies and puncture techniques
Two adult curves (BRK and BRK-1) and two pediatric (BRK and BRK-2)
Variety of Lengths
- Available in four usable lengths – three adult (71, 89, 98 cm) and one pediatric (56 cm)
- The 98 cm needle is designed for use with St. Jude Medical Agilis NxT™ steerable introducer
Pointer Arrow
- Reference guide for physician to know the direction of the needle's curve while in the patient's body
- Provides surface for physician to hold the needle for more handling control
Lumen
- Allows for ease of flush preparation prior to use and the injection of contrast media during the procedure
Shoulder
- Designed to stop the needle from advancing too far (approximately 3 mm) beyond the introducer tip
- Has a matching feature on St. Jude Medical Swartz™ SL introducer series dilators which are made to accept a BRK needle
Stylet
- Thin wire that helps keep the lumen intact during handling and helps with the insertion of the needle into the introducer
- End of stylet has a curl that clips into the leur-lock fitting on the proximal end of the needle
The BRK XS Transseptal Needle features a steeper primary bevel angle and two back bevels that combine to form a distinct point on the tip of the needle. As a result, it requires less puncture force to penetrate the fossa ovalis and can accommodate variances in difficult anatomies.
Table
| Reorder Number | Curve Type | Size | Needle Usable Length (cm) |
| 407200 | BRK™ | Adult, 18ga. | 71 |
| 407201 | BRK-1™ | Adult, 18ga. | 71 |
| 407205 | BRK™ | Adult, 18ga. | 89 |
| G407215 | BRK-1™ | Adult, 18ga. | 89 |
| 407206 | BRK™ | Adult, 18ga. | 98 |
| 407207 | BRK-1™ | Adult, 18ga. | 98 |
The above texts were taken from the manufacturer St. Jude Medical website. Product Price: On request.